2024 Solar Eclipse: Solar Eclipse Resources

NASA's Eclipse Explorer is an interactive map that allows viewers to see a simulation of the eclipse experience from any zip code or city.

Watch animated simulations of the path of the eclipse as viewed from space over the United States. Created by Great American Eclipse.

Credit: National Solar Observatory, AURA and National Science Foundation. Using NASA eclipse path data generated by Fred Espenak, Besselian Elements for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. Specific eclipse data from the US Naval Observatory’s Astronomical Applications Department.

Remember to never look at the sun or an eclipse without the proper eye protection. Sunglasses are not enough protection. Never use binoculars or telescopes to look at the sun or eclipse. Only use specialty lenses, pinhole viewer or a live stream. Looking directly at the sun or eclipse for a prolonged period can cause permanent damage to your eyes. 

NASA's guide to safe eclipse viewing. 

You can look at the sun during the eclipse if you have specialty lenses which are available to purchase. If you don't have specialty lenses, you can make an eclipse viewer at home with a few household materials.